The Hero We Need

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"The Hero We Need" is an action-packed game that lets players become a superhero in a modern city. With a variety of abilities and customization options, fight crime, stop supervillains, and save the day. Complete missions, level up, and join a community of heroes to defend the city together.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features charming and stylized graphics, creating an engaging atmosphere.
The developers are responsive and passionate, showing commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
The gameplay offers a unique tower-building mechanic combined with hero micromanagement, adding depth to the tower defense experience.

Gameplay is marred by numerous bugs, including unresponsive controls and issues with the tutorial that hinder progress.
Resource management feels unbalanced and tedious, requiring excessive micromanagement that detracts from the core tower defense experience.
The graphics are inconsistent, with some elements appearing polished while others look poorly designed and lifeless.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's graphics are a mix of captivating, stylized aesthetics that create a charming atmosphere, praised for their beauty and integration with fast-paced action. However, some players have reported significant optimization issues, particularly in early access, leading to poor performance and frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, technical shortcomings may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride through the graphical wonders of this game.”
- “The game's aesthetics are captivating, with beautifully stylized graphics and a charming atmosphere.”
- “Nice, charming, stylized graphics, fast-paced action, and even a voice-acted storyline in a tower defense game?”
- “I get this is early access, but the graphics are terribad, the optimization is also insanely bad (cannot watch TV or do anything else while playing), and you can't complete the first 5 minutes of the game... proceed with caution.”
- “I recommend turning down graphics one notch in the settings.”
- “They're just graphics.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay is criticized for being bland and overly reliant on micromanagement, with uneven resource distribution and limited tower upgrades detracting from the experience. However, some players find the tower customization and defense mechanics engaging, suggesting that with further development and a focus on streamlining, the gameplay could become more coherent and enjoyable. Overall, the potential for an addictive experience exists, but significant improvements are needed.
- “I'm sold on customizing towers and doing the tower defense gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is addictive, with a variety of upgrades to choose from.”
- “In the end, it's my opinion the game's focus should be re-evaluated, and its mechanics should be streamlined to provide a more engaging and coherent experience centered first and foremost on tower defense.”
- “Gameplay is extremely bland; upgrading towers doesn't even seem to be a thing. You get an uneven amount of resources right off the bat, forcing you to manually fix it.”
- “I cannot recommend it in its current state. I believe that removing some of the micromanagement or improving the AI would significantly enhance the gameplay. It's doing too much, but I suppose with more development time, all the systems could work together.”
- “In the end, it's my opinion that the game's focus should be re-evaluated, and its mechanics should be streamlined to provide a more engaging and coherent experience centered first and foremost on tower defense.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in "the hero we need" is characterized by a blend of potential and disappointment, creating a comedic experience that resonates with players. The game's ability to turn these themes into a hilarious spectacle is a standout feature, making it both entertaining and relatable.
- “Welcome to the world of 'The Hero We Need,' a game where potential and disappointment collide in a hilarious spectacle!”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout my entire playthrough!”
- “Every character is a comedic gem, and their interactions are filled with clever puns and unexpected twists that keep the humor fresh.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While players find the game enjoyable, they report that it still has several bugs, though they are optimistic about future updates to improve stability.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
- “There are too many bugs that ruin the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by captivating aesthetics, featuring beautifully stylized graphics that create a charming and immersive environment.
- “The game's aesthetics are captivating, with beautifully stylized graphics and a charming atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an enchanting atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with detail, contributing to a rich and atmospheric experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with poor graphics and performance issues that prevent multitasking while playing. Players have reported being unable to progress even in the early stages, indicating significant optimization challenges.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game features a charming and stylized visual aesthetic, complemented by fast-paced action and a fully voice-acted storyline, which adds depth to the tower defense experience.
- “The voice-acted storyline adds a captivating layer to the gameplay, making the experience feel immersive and engaging.”
- “The charming and stylized graphics complement the fast-paced action, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how the narrative unfolded, providing depth and context to the tower defense mechanics.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, failing to engage me throughout the game.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the narrative is poorly executed and leaves many questions unanswered.”